On the subject of gardening tools... Quite a while back i was looking for some small scissors for the more delicate trimming. I stopped at the local beauty supply shop and found a pair of eyebrow trimming scissors. They come to an extremely fine point, are small to get tight spaces, and they are completely stainless steel. They also have a slight curve that makes them extremely useful. I honestly forget how much they were but i remember they were much cheaper than anything made for the hobby. I've been using them for about six months now and as far as being suited to the purpose i think they're my favorite tool.
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